Vehicles made in USA, Great Britain and Canada

Jeep

This type of vehicle is the most abundant in number in our club. The numbers of vehicles are
constantly changing, but we will try to keep them updated.

Jeep Willys MA

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

The Willys-Overland company developed its Quad in 1940 and the result was an order for 1,500
pieces of the improved MA model in 1941. Further 50 pieces were reportedly manufactured prior
the MB model was standardized. Many of the MAs were sent to Russia as loan and lease.

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the same as Willys MB and Ford GPW, only the gearshift is below the steering wheel

length:

3378 mm

width:

1575 mm

height:

1778 mm, resp. 1295 mm

weight:

980 kg

Jeep Willys MB, Ford GPW

count of vehicles owned by club members: 23

After testing the first quarter-ton vehicles Bantam, Ford and Willys, the latter firm was selected
for serial production subject to making certain changes. The production began in late 1941. In
early 1942, Ford became co-producer. The production was finished in August 1945. Serial numbers
of the Willys company show 359,851 pieces and Ford shows 277,878 pieces.

Note: They differ in minor details. For example, GPW has a cross U-beam under
the cooler (MB has a tubular girder).

Jeep Willys MC – M38

count of vehicles owned by club members: 4

The waterproof militarized version of the CJ3A Universal Jeep model with 24-Volt electrical system.
More than 60,000 pieces were produced. The production ran between 1950 and 1952/53. It was also
produced by Ford in Canada).

TTD

engine:

four-cylinder

transmission:

rear or all wheels driven by a three-speed gearbox and an additional two-gear gearbox

breaks:

hydraulic

electronic system:

24V

axles:

rigid with leaf springs

gears:

7,00 – 16

length:

3378 mm

width:

1575 mm

height:

1880, or 1397 mm

weight:

1191 kg

Jeep M 606 – M38A1

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

In 1952, the Willys-Overland company introduced a much modified military Jeep that was standardized
by the armed forces as M38A1. About two years later, a civil CJ5 variant followed, from which
the following types originated later.

Ford MUTT – M151

count of vehicles owned by club members: 7

Ford MUTT M151 was designed by Ford in the 1950s to replace Jeep M38 and M38A1. The serial production
from 1960. Body by Fruehauf company. The M151A1 (1964) a M151A2 (1970) models were improved versions.
"MUTT" is an abbreviation of Military Utility Tactical Truck.

note: Note the basic differences between the A1 and A2 variants

The A1 variant has not moulded mudguard

The A1 variant has a split windshield

The A1 variant has cat eyes on the front grille (the same as jeep Willys or GPV)

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engine:

four-cylinder

transmission:

a four-speed gearbox and an additional one-gear gearbox, the rear or all wheels driven

breaks:

hydraulic

electronic system:

24V

axles:

independent suspension with coil springs

gears:

7,00 – 16

length:

3378 mm

width:

1626 mm

height:

1803, or 1321 mm

weight:

1066 kg

Harley Davidson

count of vehicles owned by club members: 4

The motorbike was used for the service of police liaison, to control convoys…

WLA was one of the most numerous motorbikes of the World War II. The American troops alone used
much more than 60,000 pieces.

The pieces produced in 1942-1945 had their headlights low, the horn above it and the air filter
was angular in shape (the WLCs that were made ​​for Canada – after 1943). The production was finished
in early 1950s.

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engine:

V-twin cylinder with side valves

transmission:

manual three-gear gearbox, secondary chain transmission

breaks:

mechanical

electronic system:

6V

axles:

independent suspension with coil springs

gears:

4,00 – 18

length:

2235 mm

width:

940 mm

height:

1016 mm, 1549 mm with a protective shield

volume of fuel:

13 l

weight:

249 kg

M3 Half-track

count of vehicles owned by club members: 2

M3 Half-track was a half-track armoured carrier of the U.S. Army during the WW2. Popular with
American troops as well as Universal Carrier with British troops. However, it was a more
multifunctional carrier because it could carry 10 men and its top speed was around 72 km/h with
a range of around 320 km. It was also used as an interceptor tank, as anti-aircraft or a mortar
carrier mortar or an artillery tractor.

Its production ran from 1940 to 1945 at three manufacturers - Autocar Company, Diamond T Motor
Company and White Company. About 4,000 vehicles of the basic M3 variant were produced. Most of
the artillery or anti-aircraft M3 variants were converted back to the basic transport M3A1 variant
in the second half of the war.

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engine:

Gasoline White 160AX 110kW (147PS)

length:

6180 mm

width:

2220 mm

height:

2260 mm

weight:

8000 – 10000 kg

max. speed:

72 km/h

range:

cca 320 mk

armouring:

6 – 12 mm

weaponry:

depending on the variant

crew:

3 + 10

M 29 C - Weasel

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

MM 29C Weasel was the first vehicle that landed on the Omaha beach in Normandy on 6 June 1944
30 minutes after the start of the invasion.

The history of the Studebaker M 29 Weasel vehicle began in 1942 when the Allied command decided
to carry out a major airborne operation in Norway called "Plough" (i.e. "farming equipment" but
also "to force a way through, to go violently through"). The aim was to destroy a heavy water
plant and thus to prevent the Nazi Germany in the production of atomic bombs. Thus, the operation
was included in the Manhattan Project, under which the U.S. developed the atomic bomb. Both also
have a maximum degree of confidentiality as the highest priority. About 2,000 to 4,000 men,
equipped with special snow vehicles, were to take part in the operation.

The M26 Weasel vehicle had been designed for the Plough operation by Studebaker in six months.
At the same time in Hale in Colorado and in Canada, the training of the 1st Canadian
and American Special Services Group, later known as the "Black Devil’s Brigade" was launched. Since
mid-1942, the training was conducted with vehicles. At the end of 1943, the final decision on the
"Overlord" Operation – the Normandy invasion – was made. Therefore, all other operations, including
the "Plough" operation, were terminated immediately. The production of M 29 Weasel still continued,
even though never in mass pace. Since 1943 in the M 29C version. The vehicle was very popular with
soldiers. It also served in Korea and the French army after the war and was called "Le Crabee".

The displayed vehicle is of the M 29C type; it was manufactured at the end of the war and its name
is dedicated to the memory of heroes from the U.S. 101st Airborne Division.

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A lightweight airborne and reconnaissance vehicle and, after minor modifications, floating as
well. Its size, weight and high clearness allow transport by air as well as amphibious operations.

M8 Greyhound

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

M8 Greyhound was a wheeled armoured carrier of the U.S. Army during the WW2. Due to its speed and
low silhouette it was used primarily for reconnaissance operations. The production ran between
1943 and 1945 at Ford Motor Company. 8,630 pieces were produced.

Ford Canada

Ford Canada F60S, produced between 1941 and 1945. The vehicle in the photo was produced in 1944.
It is a representative of CMP (Canadian Military Pattern) vehicles for the Canadian Army.

TTD

engine:

water-cooled eight-cylinder engine V, 95 hp, 4000 cm3

transmission:

4-speed + reductive 2-speed

length:

5200 mm

width:

2250 mm

height:

2600 mm

weight:

4150 kg

capacity:

3000 kg

gears:

11 - 20

traction:

4x4

max. speed:

85 km/h

GMC CCKW 353 A2

count of vehicles owned by club members: 3

GMC CCKW 353 A2 was a medium-sized all-terrain truck of the U.S. Army during the WW2. The production
ran between 1941 and 1945. About 56.200 CCKW GMC 352/3 vehicles were manufactured in various versions.

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engine:

Gasoline GMC 270 (91PS)

length:

6930 mm

width:

2235 mm

height:

2200 mm

weight:

5400 kg

traction:

6x6

max. speed:

72 km/h

range:

cca 400 km

crew:

2

Dodge

count of vehicles owned by club members: 14

Dodge WC 21

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

Dodge WC 22

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

Final production of the half-ton Dodge 4×4 model, supplied in 1942.

WC 21 – pick – up – weapons carrier

WC 22 – the same without a winch

TTD

the same as WC 51 and WC 52 with these differencies:

gears:

7,5 - 16

length:

4597 mm

width:

1905 mm

height:

2235 mm

weight:

2105 kg

volume of fuel:

95 l

Dodge WC 51 a WC 52

count of vehicles owned by club members: 6 (WC 51), 2 (WC 52)

The vehicle was introduced in 1942 as a replacement of half-ton T 214 series models from 1940 to
1941. Large quantities (more than 250,000 pieces) were produced until 1945.

WC 51 (weapons carrier without a winch) was the most numerous model – about half of the total quantity.

Dodge WC 54 (known also as sanita)

About 26,000 pieces were produced between 1942 and 1944. At the rear, there was space for 4
stretchers or 7 seats for patients. They were used by the U.S. Army medical units and the Allies.

TTD

the same as WC 51 and WC 52 with these differencies:

length:

4928 mm

width:

1981 mm

height:

2286 mm

weight:

2685 kg

Dodge WC 57

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

The vehicle is known as the Dodge command car. The WC 56 model was similar, but without a winch.
The WC 58 model was a liaison version. More than 27,000 pieces of these 3 versions were produced
from April 1942 to 1944.

TTD

the same as WC 51 and WC 52 with these differencies:

length:

4470 mm

width:

2007 mm

height:

2057 mm

weight:

2574 kg

Dodge M 37 (so-called Korea)

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

Dodge M 43

count of vehicles owned by club members: 1

The T 245 series was introduced in 1950; its production continued until 1954 and it was renewed
(as T 245A) between 1957 and 1968). The total number of 110,000 pieces were produced. In addition,
more than 4,500 pieces were produced in Canada (the T 249 series).

The M 37 model was the most common; the M 43 ambulance model on a longer chassis followed.